DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Russell J. Handy
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Standard Operating Agreement with Uber and other Transportation Network Companies or Rideshare Companies at the San Antonio Airport System
SUMMARY:
City Council consideration of an ordinance authorizing a standard operating agreement with Raiser LLC dba Uber Technologies Inc. The agreement establishes the responsibilities of Uber for operating at the San Antonio Airport System. The agreement with Uber will commence on December 1, 2019. It also authorizes the City Manager or his designee to enter into future operating agreements with other Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), also known as rideshare companies, at the San Antonio International and Stinson Municipal airports that are substantially similar to this agreement.
The initial term of the agreement is three years with the option to extend for two, additional one-year periods. All revenue generated by the agreement will be deposited into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In May 2017, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 100, which prohibited cities but not city-owned airports, from regulating TNCs and its operations. In November 2017, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) adopted the rules for how airports could regulate and set rates for TNCs operating at the airport. The rules included the prohibition of airports to require a TNC from sharing data or setting a rate without methodology.
In April 2018, City Council authorized changes to Chapter 3, Airports, of the San Antonio Municipal Code through Ordinance No. 2018-04-12-0266. Chapter 3, also known as the Rules and Regulations of the San Antonio Airport System, sets forth the standards that all persons, businesses, and tenants conducting operations at both airports must follow and provides the Aviation Department the authority to enforce the standards. Additionally, the changes e...
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